New Food Pyramid Is Aimed at Kids
By Robert Preidt
SATURDAY, Dec. 13 (HealthDay News) — A new federal government food pyramid for preschoolers may help parents deal with picky eating problems, especially as youngsters are introduced to new kinds of foods during Christmas meals.
The MyPyramid for Preschoolers interactive Web site (MyPyramid.gov) offers individualized nutrition guidance to meet the needs of children aged 2 to 5, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP).
“This is a great tool for all parents of preschoolers but particularly those of finicky eaters. It’s loaded with great ideas and suggestions for families so they can help their kids eat a more varied and nutritious diet. What I find most useful is how to talk with kids about what to eat and tips on how to have fun with food around the dinner table,” CNPP executive director Brian Wansink said in an USDA news release.
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